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Vanguard BHDV34N(A) Owner's Operation And Installation Manual - Illustrated
Summary of BHDV34N(A)
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Direct-vent fireplace ® owner’s operation and installation manual ® bhdv34n(a) and bhdv34p(a) save this manual for future reference. For your safety what to do if you smell gas • do not try to light any appliance. • do not touch any electrical switch • do not use any phone in your building. • immedi...
Page 2: Safety
2 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® safety information 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used. 2. For propane fireplace, do not place pro- pane/lp s...
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3 105454 owner’s manual product identification install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence to local codes, use the current national fuel gas code ans z223.1, also known as nfpa 54* (usa) or the current can/cga-b149[.1 or .2] installation codes (canada). *available fro...
Page 4: Pre-Installation
4 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® fireplace size d x fw x rw 34" 18 1 / 2 " 34" 14" pre-installation preparation location and space requirements determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your vanguard direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not ...
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5 105454 owner’s manual 29" 13" 12 5 / 8 " 34 1 / 4 " 34 3 / 4 " 58" 9 1 / 4 " 41" nailing tabs pre-installation preparation continued figure 6 - framing clearances for corner installation location of vent termination when locating vent termination, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearance...
Page 6: General Venting
6 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® fixed closed openable fixed closed openable v v v v v v v v x x v x g g j f b b k n h i a n e l d b m a c b v v a g g b termination cap air supply inlet gas meter restricted area (termination prohibited) a = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, de...
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7 105454 owner’s manual warning: read all instruc- tions completely and thoroughly before attempting installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life. Operation of im- properly installed and maintained venting system could result in serious injury, prope...
Page 8: Venting
8 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® installation for horizontal termination 1. Determine the route your horizontal venting will take. Note: the location of the horizontal vent termination on the exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily block...
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9 105454 owner’s manual up up venting installation continued (framing detail) 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) 7 1/2" (190mm) vent opening combustible wall vent opening non-combustible wall figure 12 - vent opening requirements continued 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the fire- place. Set fireplace in front...
Page 10: Venting
10 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® venting installation continued up up horizontal venting vertical (v) horizontal (h) 37" min. 10" max. Figure 16 - horizontal termination configuration for rigid venting figure 17 - horizontal termination configuration for rigid venting using one 90...
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11 105454 owner’s manual venting installation continued up venting with two 90 ° elbows vertical (v) horizontal (h 1 ) horizontal (h 1 ) + horizontal (h 2 ) 5' min. 2' max. 6' max. 6' min. 4' max. 12' max. 7' min. 6' max. 18' max. 8' min. 8' min. 20' max. 20' max. 8' max. 20' max. Venting with two 9...
Page 12: Venting
12 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® 4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole. Note: if an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you must support the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this purpose (see figure 21). Whenever possible, use 45 ° elbows inste...
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13 105454 owner’s manual venting installation continued continued figure 23 - cathedral ceiling support box installation non-hardening mastic under all edges of support box before nailing figure 24 - installed cathedral ceiling support box vertical termination configurations figures 25 through 28 sh...
Page 14: Venting
14 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® vertical venting v = 30' max. Figure 28 - vertical rigid venting configuration with no horizontal run venting installation continued venting with two 90 ° elbows vertical (v 1 ) horizontal (h) 5' min. 6' max. 6' min. 12' max. 7' min. 18' max. 8' mi...
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15 105454 owner’s manual venting installation continued high altitude installation your vanguard direct-vent fireplace has been aga tested and approved for eleva- tions from 0-2000 feet and cga certified for elevations from 0-4500 feet. When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2000 feet ...
Page 16: Fireplace
16 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® installing optional blower accessory important : for clarity, gas valve assem- bly and grate/burner assembly are not shown in figures 30 through 33, page 17. They will, however, be in your fireplace when you are installing the blower. Also for clar...
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17 105454 owner’s manual fireplace installation continued warning: never touch the blower wheel while in operation. 10. Peel off the backing paper and stick the supplied wiring diagram decal on the firebox bottom approximately 3" to the right of the blower speed control bracket (see figure 33). Warn...
Page 18: Fireplace
18 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® figure 35 - gas connection * the a.G.A. Design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer. Caution: use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used...
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19 105454 owner’s manual pressure testing gas supply piping system test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) will damage fireplace gas regulator. 2. Cap off o...
Page 20: Fireplace
20 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® fireplace installation continued test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see fig- ure 37). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther opening propane supply tank valve for propane gas fireplace or ...
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21 105454 owner’s manual fireplace installation continued continued installing optional wall mounted thermostat - gwmt1 warning: installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. Warning: do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electrica...
Page 22: Fireplace
22 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® removing/replacing glass door caution: do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For re- placement part information see replacement parts, page 32. 1. Remove the upper louver pan...
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23 105454 owner’s manual installing optional brick liner d8037 warning: if fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner. This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local dealer or see accessories, page 35. Caution: ...
Page 24: Fireplace
24 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® 6. Pull ember material apart into pieces no larger than a dime. Place these pieces loosely and sparingly directly onto the exposed section of the front burner and along the space between the burner and grate prongs (see figure 54). This will create...
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25 105454 owner’s manual operating fireplace warning: if you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instr...
Page 26: Operating
26 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® o ff pil ot o n l o ih on off remote off on 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob on the control valve to on position. Turn flame adjustment knob any- where between hi and lo. Slide the selector switch to t...
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27 105454 owner’s manual inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot assembly the pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot if...
Page 28: Cleaning and
28 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® pilot and burners • remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete. • burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt, or lint. • use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush...
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29 105454 owner’s manual troubleshooting note: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Warning: turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. Th...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
30 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® observed problem burner does not light after pilot is lit delayed ignition burner burner backfiring during combustion slight smoke or odor during initial operation heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit glass soots fireplace produces ...
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31 105454 owner’s manual warning: if you smell gas • shut off gas supply. • do not try to light any appliance. • do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • if you c...
Page 32: Service Hints
32 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® service hints when gas pressure is too low: • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • propane/lp gas supply might be low (propane units only) when gas quality is bad: • pilot will n...
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33 105454 owner’s manual specifications bhdv34n (a) bhdv34p (a) 17,000/24,000 btu/hr 17,000/22,000 btu/hr gas type natural propane ignition piezo piezo manifold pressure 3.5" w.C. 10.0" w.C. Minimum inlet supply pressure 4.5" w.C. 11.0" w.C. Thermal efficiency 70% 70% dimension, inches/mm (hxwxd) fi...
Page 34: Accessories
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35 105454 owner’s manual accessories continued duplex outlet kit ga3555 (not shown) for built-in installation when accessory blowers are used. Brass perimeter trim kit - ga6090 (not shown) optional three sided brass trim kit covers unfinished edges around fireplace. Provides a finished appearance wi...
Page 36: Illustrated
36 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® illustrated parts breakdown bhdv34n(a) 1 2 3 4 6 6 36 5 5 6 5 11 (included in hardware pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 32 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31-1 31-4 31-2 31-3 33 32 32 34 35 40 37 38 41 39 44 42 43 6 46 45 48 47.
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37 105454 owner’s manual parts list direct-vent fireplace bhdv34n(a) this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 32 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty. 1 104445-01 top outer casing 1...
Page 38: Illustrated
38 105454 direct-vent fireplace (natural/propane) ® illustrated parts breakdown bhdv34p(a) 1 2 3 4 6 6 36 5 5 6 5 11 (included in hardware pack) 7 7 8 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 32 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31-1 31-4 31-2 31-3 33 32 32 34 35 40 37 38 41 39 44 42 43 6 46 45 47.
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39 105454 owner’s manual this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 32 of this manual. Parts list direct-vent fireplace bhdv34p(a) key no. Part number description qty. 1 104445-01 top outer casing 1...
Page 40: Warranty Information
Limited warranty direct-vent fireplace desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable ins...